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I Made Drawings Out Of Instant Coffee About My Memories From My Deployment (13 Pics)
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I Made Drawings Out Of Instant Coffee About My Memories From My Deployment (13 Pics)

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I spent 8 busy months deployed to East Africa as a combat cameraman with the U.S. military. In the little bit of downtime I got, I used instant coffee in my Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) to draw memories from my time overseas.

I filmed a short video to share my creative process, using all the utensils found in an MRE to make art.

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A self-portrait while drawing with MRE coffee out on our combat camera balcony in East Africa

I used the matches from the MRE to create texture and burn the edges

A drawing dedicated to the rescue squadron

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Utensil packet found inside the MRE

Merry Christmas Mom, love from Africa

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Other drawings I did

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MRE instant coffee in a tin cup

Art from a video I produced capturing my MRE coffee painting process

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A process video sharing my technique

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wesmegaan2017 avatar
OptSuitcase
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow!!! Amazing and thank you so very much for your service!

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Femur!
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mister, it seems you're entitled for art, not for war. I love your drawings.

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Jordan W.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for cheering me up for spilling coffee on my work again!

kjorn avatar
Kjorn
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's Always annoye me when we heard people say that military people are just dumb people who could'nt get to school. it's great to see that you have talent to shut their mouth! Never criticise people who do a job you couldn't or wouldn't do! Respect!

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AzKhaleesi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW!!!!!!!! Thank you for your service AND your art Corban!! I love it and I want one. That is amazing. Great job!!

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Imajin_A_Shön
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing and for your service!

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Marcellus the Third
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally something to do with it that lasts longer than its aftertaste! Excellent. The frog skeleton from memory or from roadside find?

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NanZ
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love these coffee creations! Such a cool idea! I want to see more! And, thank you for your service too!

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Bluebell Rizzi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are stunning! How do you get the darker parts? I might have to try this one day, I love the warmth that it creates in the pictures <3

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Kelly Horrigan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to Corban's website. Amazingly gifted in numerous mediums!

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Dorothy Parker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope he makes copies using acid free paper and inks. Who knows how quickly coffee will deteriorate, and these are too meaningful to lose.

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HTH lover
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is amazing, u have so much talent and its so cool to see how detailed these are

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2WheelTravlr
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instant coffee to timeless artwork, just add skill and creativity.

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Charlotte Dupre
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really like it. Particularly the skeleton. What beast is it. And what the heck is the deadly force authorized sign about.

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Sunzilla
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pictures are lovely, but doesn't the coffee make it sticky?

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SheilaTiki1
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In awe and inspired...-(yep, 'awe-inspiring' too!)- Because Art, in all forms, is the pure epitome of living and breathing. Tyvm for sharing this! Superbly talented and creative, so beautiful!

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Angel Freitag
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous! Please touch base with me at harrisfreitag@gmail.com if you'd like to sell these. Stay safe!

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NWB
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cool and using what you have around you is pure art! love your work!

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LOttawa
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know absolutely nothing about art but I do know what I like and this... I really really like.

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A B C
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess that's better use for instant coffee than drinking it. Well done.

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Binxe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Creative, amazing work every piece shows it's story also keeps you wanting to see and know more. Amazing work and thank you for sharing.

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Sarah Panhorst
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! I'm an experienced drink-spiller, but this is taking it to a new level!

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Vincent Jay
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, very few people can do something like this. It's a unique talent.

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Shireen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who is writing these titles?! 'I Spilled My Military Issued Coffee' Really you mean he makes incredible ART with COFFEE! 🙄

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Bill
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So that's what you do with the toilet paper that comes in an MRE. They constipate you so bad , everybody wonders why they give u tp

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous and really creative work! I love how you are able to achieve all of the different gradients with the coffee.

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Molly Universe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! I couldn't do this with conventional paint, let alone coffee!

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OptSuitcase
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow!!! Amazing and thank you so very much for your service!

femur8888 avatar
Femur!
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mister, it seems you're entitled for art, not for war. I love your drawings.

megawizard14 avatar
Jordan W.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for cheering me up for spilling coffee on my work again!

kjorn avatar
Kjorn
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's Always annoye me when we heard people say that military people are just dumb people who could'nt get to school. it's great to see that you have talent to shut their mouth! Never criticise people who do a job you couldn't or wouldn't do! Respect!

heathervance avatar
AzKhaleesi
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW!!!!!!!! Thank you for your service AND your art Corban!! I love it and I want one. That is amazing. Great job!!

rebecca102176 avatar
Imajin_A_Shön
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing and for your service!

michel_2 avatar
Marcellus the Third
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally something to do with it that lasts longer than its aftertaste! Excellent. The frog skeleton from memory or from roadside find?

nanz1956 avatar
NanZ
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love these coffee creations! Such a cool idea! I want to see more! And, thank you for your service too!

bluebellforawhile avatar
Bluebell Rizzi
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are stunning! How do you get the darker parts? I might have to try this one day, I love the warmth that it creates in the pictures <3

kellyhorrigan avatar
Kelly Horrigan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to Corban's website. Amazingly gifted in numerous mediums!

shaynameidela avatar
Dorothy Parker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope he makes copies using acid free paper and inks. Who knows how quickly coffee will deteriorate, and these are too meaningful to lose.

billie-tasma1 avatar
HTH lover
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is amazing, u have so much talent and its so cool to see how detailed these are

pam_falcioni avatar
2WheelTravlr
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instant coffee to timeless artwork, just add skill and creativity.

reinedd avatar
Charlotte Dupre
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really like it. Particularly the skeleton. What beast is it. And what the heck is the deadly force authorized sign about.

lamijunk_2013 avatar
Sunzilla
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pictures are lovely, but doesn't the coffee make it sticky?

tiki3sa avatar
SheilaTiki1
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In awe and inspired...-(yep, 'awe-inspiring' too!)- Because Art, in all forms, is the pure epitome of living and breathing. Tyvm for sharing this! Superbly talented and creative, so beautiful!

angelfreitag avatar
Angel Freitag
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous! Please touch base with me at harrisfreitag@gmail.com if you'd like to sell these. Stay safe!

ngaerewoodford avatar
NWB
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cool and using what you have around you is pure art! love your work!

maddi_050203 avatar
LOttawa
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know absolutely nothing about art but I do know what I like and this... I really really like.

meinespammailadresse1 avatar
A B C
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess that's better use for instant coffee than drinking it. Well done.

aliengfx1990 avatar
Binxe
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Creative, amazing work every piece shows it's story also keeps you wanting to see and know more. Amazing work and thank you for sharing.

sarahpanhorst_1 avatar
Sarah Panhorst
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! I'm an experienced drink-spiller, but this is taking it to a new level!

elextech avatar
Vincent Jay
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, very few people can do something like this. It's a unique talent.

shireen_2 avatar
Shireen
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who is writing these titles?! 'I Spilled My Military Issued Coffee' Really you mean he makes incredible ART with COFFEE! 🙄

dirigobill avatar
Bill
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So that's what you do with the toilet paper that comes in an MRE. They constipate you so bad , everybody wonders why they give u tp

klynch4 avatar
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous and really creative work! I love how you are able to achieve all of the different gradients with the coffee.

mollytallmadge avatar
Molly Universe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! I couldn't do this with conventional paint, let alone coffee!

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